Danville shuts out BigelowDANVILLE — The Danville Little Johns got their first win of the season with a 44-0 shutout over the Bigelow Panthers. Danville (1-2) rode the arms and legs of quarterback Jake Madding to victory. Madding finished the night 7-of-9 for 223 yards and four touchdowns. Madding carried the ball seven times for 140 yards and two more touchdowns. Madding opened the scoring with a 55-yard run to the Little Johns up 7-0 after a 2-point conversion from C...

RHS volleyball topples AlmaThe Russellville Lady Cyclones volleyball team defeated the Alma Airedalettes 25-11, 25-22, 25-22 on Thursday inside Cyclone Gymnasium. “We got to see different kids play tonight in the varsity game,” Russellville head coach Cindy Jones said. “We have had some injuries and different things this year that have put different players out at different times, so I got to see some girls play that may be called to fill in. They stepped in and did a g...

RMS football on right trackThe Russellville Middle School “Black” team defeated Morrilton 20-0 on Sept. 8 and fell to Pottsville 28-20 on Monday. “We have had a great start this season with numbers and participation,” Russellville head coach Nick Brill said. “With Red and Black combined we have close to 80 players out, and the majority of them have been practicing since early July.” Brill said both teams have been working hard to help build the future of the Russellvill...

RJHS edges past Conway BlueCONWAY — The Russellville Junior High School (RJHS) Whirlwinds defeated rival Conway Blue Junior Wampus Cats 20-7 on Thursday. Russellville (2-1) head coach Michael Smith said he believes — save one play — it could have been a shutout. Conway opened the scoring with a 50-yard bomb in the first quarter to go up 7-0, but the Whirlwinds defense stayed true throughout the remainder of the game. “Defense was the shining spot of this game,” he said....

Dover runners compete at inviteHEBER SPRINGS — The Dover Junior Lady Pirates finished second overall at the Heber Springs Invite. The Junior Pirates finished fifth overall and returning All-State runner, Katie Hartzell finished second overall in her classification as the Dover Pirates and Lady Pirates opened up their cross country season on Tuesday. Junior Lady Pirates take second The Junior Lady Pirates were paced by Josalyn Apple who finished fifth overall out of 104 runn...

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Wonder Boys win 24-17 at UAMArkansas Tech University fell behind for the first time this football season midway through the third quarter on Saturday night. It appears the Wonder Boys did not enjoy that feeling. Tech responded with a 13-play, 82-yard scoring drive to take the lead for good in a 24-17 win over the University of Arkansas-Monticello at Convoy Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium in Monticello. It was the Wonder Boys’ first road win over the Boll Weevils since 2010, a...

Apaches humble incoming CyclonesPOTTSVILLE — The Pottsville Apaches shocked the Russellville Cyclones 32-24 on Friday at John Needham Stadium. Last year, the Cyclones (1-2) cashed in several Apache turnovers for a 35-28 victory at Cyclone Stadium. This year, Pottsville (2-1) took advantage of four interceptions by Russellville quarterback Michael Mullen. “This is big for our community,” Apaches head coach Bryan Rust said. “It’s big for our kids. Last year, we had our chances...

Lizards blow past Panthers in first half, win 69-35DARDANELLE — The Clarksville Panthers opened Friday night’s nonconference game against the host Sand Lizards with an onside kick and a stunning 7-0 lead. But when Elyas Carter hit Chris Kershner on a 42-yard touchdown pass with :08 to go in the second quarter and gave Dardanelle 69 — and no, that is NOT a typo — first-half points compared to 21 for Clarksville, the Panthers’ early lead was pretty much a thing of the past. The Sand Lizards set ...

ATU seeks first 3-0 start since 2007One could make a reasonable argument that Arkansas Tech University is home to the most improved offense in all of college football so far this season. The Wonder Boys (2-0) will go for their first 3-0 start to a season since 2007 when they visit the University of Arkansas-Monticello Boll Weevils (0-2) in Great American Conference action at Convoy Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium in Monticello on Saturday. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. Radio station KCJC...

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Cyclones, Apaches to collide todayPOTTSVILLE — Russellville Cyclones head coach Billy Dawson isn’t worried about the crowd at John Needham Stadium — which is likely to be the largest either team will play in front of all year. “That’s the way the crowd ought to be,” Dawson said. “It’s something that makes the kids excited and gets the community excited. That’s the way football should be.” Russellville (1-1) leads the series 6-0 after defeating Pottsville (1-1) 35-28 in 2014. L...

Atkins tennis in tri-matchFORT SMITH — The Atkins Red Devils and Lady Red Devils tennis team traveled to a tri-match against Union Christian and Booneville at the Fort Smith Athletic Center on Thursday. Atkins took 18 athletes to the event, while Union Christian and Booneville combined for only 13. “As a result, many of our girls had to play boys from the other schools,” Atkins head coach Craig Pinion said. The Atkins tennis teams also hosted a 3A-2 Conference match 1B...

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Junior Little Johns remain undefeatedDANVILLE — The Danville Junior Little Johns improved their record to 3-0 on the season with a 34-14 victory over the Two Rivers Junior Gators on Tuesday at Little John Field. The Junior Little Johns (3-0) were paced by quarterback Preston Donnell who hit on 9-of-13 passes for 200 yards and four touchdowns — all in the first half of the game. Donnell connected with Trent Cathey on a four-yard scoring strike to open the scoring, then followed wi...

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Suns rally to down MuleridersMAGNOLIA — Despite trailing late in the fifth set in their Great American Conference opening match on the road against Southern Arkansas, the Arkansas Tech Golden Suns rallied to score eight of the last 11 points to come away with a 3-2 (19-25, 25-12, 25-19, 20-25, 15-13) victory Tuesday night. “I am extremely proud of the way we played tonight,” said Golden Suns head coach Kristy Bayer. “SAU packed the gym. It was loud, there were several tim...

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Suns finish 11th at UIndy InviteCARMEL, Ind. — Chopping three shots off its first-round score, the Arkansas Tech women’s golf team finished in 11th place against solid competition at the UIndy Fall Invitational Tuesday. Four Golden Sun golfers bettered or tied their first-round scores, as the team finished its second round at Prairie View Golf Club with a 33-over 321, wrapping up the two-day competition with a 645, three shots better than 12th-place Lindenwood and three shot...

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Clarksville football notches first win since 2013CLARKSVILLE — Panthers head football coach Eli Cranor gathered his team at the sideline with an 18-14 lead over the Ozark Hillbillies and less than a minute left in the game on Friday at Metheny Field. “Get under center, take the snap and take a knee,” he told them. Cranor said the players stared at him, intensity still in their eyes. “They were ready to go down and score another touchdown,” Cranor laughed. “I told them, ‘It’s a victory knee. ...

"We are all Pirates"CEDARVILLE — No one expected the quarterback for the opposing team to address the Dover Pirates after their 55-7 win over the Cedarville Pirates. It was a devastating, lopsided loss. No one would have blamed Cedarville quarterback William Simpson for being put out. “After the game he asked me if he could go over and talk to them,” Cedarville head coach Kevin Lea said. “I told him to wait until their coach was done addressing them. When I look ...

Arkansas searching for answers to struggling rushing attack FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Bret Bielema has made a career out of coaching teams that have the ability to run the ball effectively, even against opponents who know what is coming. After a stunning 16-12 loss to Toledo that marked the second consecutive game with a lackluster rushing attack, the Arkansas coach hopes to kick start his Razorbacks this week against Texas Tech. Arkansas (1-1) averaged 218 rushing yards per game and 5.1 yards per carr...